The exhibition will consists of:
- environmental / ecological projects in R&D at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus
- environmental / ecological initiatives by community based organizations
- environmental / ecological products, services or initiatives by the private sector
The symposium section will consists of discussions about
- The management of rubbish in Puerto Rico (with emphasis on electric / electronic waste)
- The contribution of social entrepreneurship to remediate environmental and economic issues in our Island
- The role of digital piracy/hacking & electronics recycling in information security and consumer privacy
The goals of the event are:
- Continue to promote the e-Depot Initiative and the e-D.C.i Student Chapter at UPR-Mayaguez.
- Reach persons or entities (public or private) that can help/collaborate with our Initiative and / or Student Chapter.
- Raise awareness (and present solutions) to the problem of solid waste on the Island
- Emphasize the reuse and recycling of electronic devices
- Advise the citizens regarding issues associated to information and communication technologies [IT&C]
Invited to take part in this activity are:
- Representatives from companies whose products or services are related to environmental and IT&C topics
- Representatives from the University of Puerto Rico and the University of San Diego - California
- Representatives from community entities related to the environment
- Representatives from Local and State Government